Diploma of Business Foundations (DOBF) - DipBF

This program is offered only to continuing students.
No new admissions will be accepted. Students who are interested in
this study area should consider the FDUS Foundation Diploma of University Studies which will be offered from Semester 2,
2016.

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Program aims

This is a generalist and collaborative program offered by the
Open Access College and the Faculty of Business, Education, Law and
Arts. The first four courses provide students with the necessary skills
and knowledge that are essential for success at the university level
of study. The remaining courses from the Faculty of Business, Education,
Law and Arts provide foundation business knowledge and skills in the
series of business courses studied.

Program objectives

On the successful completion of the Diploma of Business Foundations
graduates will have:

demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skill
and an ability to successfully pursue an undergraduate program of
study in the Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts

acquired sufficient knowledge about the discipline of business,
and business programs of study, to make an informed choice about further
undergraduate study in the Faculty of Business, Education, Law and
Arts

developed an enhanced awareness of the nature of study in the
Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts

developed foundation business knowledge, skills and competencies
in a series of first year business courses

Program Information
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Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

There is no specified minimum educational achievement entrance
standard.

Normally, to be eligible for enrolment in the program a person
will have attained an age of at least 18 years in the year of the
proposed enrolment.

Students will need to complete the online application form
for entry to the Diploma Programs. All applicants are also required
to complete online diagnostic tests in Mathematics, e-literacy, and
English Communication Skills. Applicants will then be given advice
detailing whether the Diploma Program is the most appropriate pathway
for them to undertake. Some students may be advised to undertake the Tertiary Preparation Program .

If students do not meet the English language requirements they
may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the
English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

Program fees

Commonwealth supported place

A Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government
makes a contribution towards the cost of a students' higher education
and students pay a student contribution amount, which varies depending on the
courses undertaken. Students are able to calculate the fees for a
particular course via the Course Fee Finder.

Commonwealth Supported students may be eligible to defer their
fees through a Government loan called HECS-HELP.

Domestic full fee paying place

Domestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through
the full fees paid by the student. Full fees vary depending on the
courses that are taken. Students are able to calculate the fees for
a particular course via the Course Fee Finder.

Domestic full fee paying students may be eligible to defer their
fees through a Government loan called FEE-HELP provided they meet the residency and citizenship
requirements.

Australian citizens, Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders, Permanent
Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens who will be resident
outside Australia for the duration of their program pay full tuition
fees and are not eligible for FEE-Help.

International full fee paying place

International students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending
on the courses that are taken and whether they are studied on-campus,
via distance education/online. Students are able to calculate the
fees for a particular course via the Course Fee Finder.

Program structure

This program consists of four core courses followed by four
courses of specialisation in Business. Students must successfully
complete the four core courses before they will be enrolled in the
four courses of specialisation.

Required time limits

IT requirements

Students must have reliable and ready access to email and the
Internet. Broadband access is required for the four compulsory core
courses. Students should have access to a scanner for DIP1004 Mathematical Literacy. For information
technology requirements, please see the minimum computing standards.